126. Mr. H. Hughesasked the Secretary of State for War how many training grounds, sites and forestry camps in Scotland his Department now occupies; how many of these are not now being actually used by, or for, the Armed Forces of the Crown; why these have not been returned to their owners; and when they will be so returned.
§ Mr. LawsonThirty-two training areas are at present held by the War Department in Scotland, but only 12 of these are of more than 50 acres. Of these 12 areas one is to be released as soon as it can be cleared of unexploded missiles. I cannot say what the future of the remaining areas will be until the completion of the general review of future Army requirements of land as a whole, which is at present being carried out in conjunction with other Departments concerned. I regret that it has not been possible in the time available to obtain the information asked for in respect of332W camp sites and forestry camps, but as soon as it is received I will write to my hon. and learned Friend.